How does EnergyPlans make money on solar?

EnergyPlans.com.au is an Australian comparison and research platform. We publish sourced solar data — rebates, feed-in tariffs and incentives — and pass your details to a single solar partner only if you ask for quotes, earning a commission on referrals. We publish our commercial arrangements.

Where does your solar data come from?

Rebate figures come from the Clean Energy Regulator, feed-in tariffs from the AER, ESC, IPART and QCA, and state incentives from each scheme’s own government page. Every figure carries its source and a last-verified date, and anything we haven’t verified yet is shown as pending rather than guessed.

Do I need to own my home to go solar?

Owners have the most options, but renters can still explore arrangements with their landlord. Tell us your situation and we’ll tailor the information accordingly.

Should I go solar or just switch electricity plans?

Sometimes switching to a cheaper plan saves more, sooner, than a solar install — and sometimes solar is the bigger long-term win. Because we hold both electricity pricing data and solar data, we can help you weigh them honestly rather than assume solar is always the answer.

Australian solar data & comparison

Solar, checked against the actual numbers

We publish the rebate, feed-in tariff and payback figures for your state, each one sourced and dated. If you want quotes as well, answer a few questions and we’ll pass you to our solar partner.

We hold both electricity pricing and solar data, so you can weigh up switching plans against installing solar.
Rebate, feed-in tariff and incentive figures come from government sources, each with a last-verified date.
If you ask for quotes, your details go to one solar partner rather than a panel of installers.

Solar rebate data last verified 20 June 2026. Want your rebate first? Calculate your STC rebate.

Start with your postcode

Your postcode sets your rebate zone and which installers cover your area.

Rebates & incentives

STC rebates, state incentives and feed-in tariffs, sourced from government data and dated.

Solar rebate (STC) calculator

Work out your small-scale technology certificate entitlement straight from the Clean Energy Regulator’s zone ratings.Read more

Government solar incentives by state

State-by-state schemes and concessions, each shown with its source and last-verified date.Read more

Solar feed-in tariffs

What retailers pay for the electricity you export to the grid, by state and distributor.Read more

Home batteries

Federal and state battery rebates, and whether a battery actually pays for itself.

Home batteries: rebates & is it worth it

The 2026 federal scheme plus state rebates, and an honest look at the payback maths.Read more

Battery rebates by state

A sourced reference table of every current state battery rebate.Read more

Battery payback calculator

Enter your quote and usage; see the payback with the assumptions stated up front.Read more

Is solar worth it?

Worked out from our feed-in tariff and reference price data, using your state and your usage.

Is solar worth it in your state?

By state and household size, using real feed-in tariffs and your current electricity price.Read more

Solar vs switching retailers

Already on solar’s radar? See whether switching plans saves more first — using our Reference Price Index.Read more

Solar payback calculator

System payback from your quote and real usage, with transparent feed-in assumptions.Read more

The honest comparison

Go solar, or switch plans first?

A cheaper electricity plan can sometimes save you more, sooner, than a solar install. Because we track the regulated reference price against the cheapest plans on our panel, we can show you the switching saving on the table before you commit to solar.

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If you want quotes

Tell us about your place

A few questions about your roof and your usage, then we’ll pass you to our solar partner. It costs nothing and you’re not committing to anything. If you’d rather start with the numbers, calculate your STC rebate first.

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Common questions

How does EnergyPlans make money on solar?: EnergyPlans.com.au is an Australian comparison and research platform. We publish sourced solar data — rebates, feed-in tariffs and incentives — and pass your details to a single solar partner only if you ask for quotes, earning a commission on referrals. We publish our commercial arrangements.
Where does your solar data come from?: Rebate figures come from the Clean Energy Regulator, feed-in tariffs from the AER, ESC, IPART and QCA, and state incentives from each scheme’s own government page. Every figure carries its source and a last-verified date, and anything we haven’t verified yet is shown as pending rather than guessed.
Do I need to own my home to go solar?: Owners have the most options, but renters can still explore arrangements with their landlord. Tell us your situation and we’ll tailor the information accordingly.
Should I go solar or just switch electricity plans?: Sometimes switching to a cheaper plan saves more, sooner, than a solar install — and sometimes solar is the bigger long-term win. Because we hold both electricity pricing data and solar data, we can help you weigh them honestly rather than assume solar is always the answer.

James Baker, Founder, EnergyPlans.com.au. Solar data last verified 20 June 2026. Methodology.